Arts Agenda 

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*A Tuff Shuffle: Backstage with Louis Armstrong a one-man show written and performed by Danny Mullen at the Neighborhood Theatre. July 31, 8 p.m.; Aug. 1, 8 p.m.; Aug. 2, 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.; Aug. 3, 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Aug. 4, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. $10/preview, $20/adults, $12/students and seniors. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298.

Theater: Ongoing

Love, Sex and the I.R.S. a three-act comedy/dinner theatre performed in the round. At Tom S. Getty's Center in the 2nd floor courtroom, Rock Hill. Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m. $20 - advanced tickets required. Tom S. Getty's Center, 201 E. Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Robert Dubac's The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? a hilarious examination of male-female relationships. July 31, 8 p.m.; Aug. 1, 8 p.m.; Aug. 2, 8:15 p.m.; Aug. 3, 8:15 p.m.; Aug. 4, 2 p.m. $30-$35. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Visual Arts: Openings

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Tattoo Baby Doll Project. the works of Sherri Wood. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Diane Overcash Studio New Paintings. featuring the works of Scott Avett. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 31. 113 West First Street, Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-933-7917.

Microcosm Gallery Colorful Nature. an exhibition of paintings by Daniel Sztyber. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Oct. 9. 300 N. College St. #101. 704-641-4256.

Myersart Gallery New Pottery Works. functional wheel thrown stoneware and porcelain by Sylvia Coppola and clay sculpture by her daughter Sarah Coppola. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 31. 1510 Camden Road. 704-790-2529.

Pope's Gallery Sharon Augustyniak. featuring black and white photography of far away places and of local regions as well, including Charlotte. Exhibition many original works of art by other local and regional artists as well. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 31. Jodie Ochoa. featuring pastels depicting marshscapes and mountain landscapes. Exhibition many original works of art by other local and regional artists as well. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 31. 8016-900 Providence Rd. and 1035 Providence Rd. 704-541-3199 or 704-342-1774.

Visual Arts: Ongoing

Afro-American Cultural Center Women of a New Tribe. a photographic study of African-American beauty. The exhibit showcases the many-faceted beauty of a very unique group of women; women who did not meet the widely held eurocentric standards of beauty. The exotic images of these women is captured by photographer, Jerry Taliaferro. Tue.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 25. 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

Applewood Gallery Near Visions. Pastels with an intimate vantage point featuring Judith Cutler. Also, Terry Thirion, Ada Offerdahl and other artists. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Sept 26. 3920 Park Rd. 704-525-6162.

Art 1 Gallery 57th Juried Exhibition 2002. presented by Art 1 and the Watercolor Society of NC. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 23. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Hatch Show Prints. from Hatch Show Print in Nashville, one of the oldest working letterpress print shops in America. Hatch posters have featured such country music performers as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Garth Brooks. Mon.-Fri. Continues through July 31. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Bank of America Plaza Space, Structure and Vision. Curated by Joie Lassiter Gallery. Featuring works by Mary Edith Alexander, Helene Brandt, Gary Byrd, Lluis Lleo, Ran Ortner, Karen Rifas, Thomas Rose, Idamarie Spurr, Mike Wsol. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Nov. 15. 101 South Tryon Street. 704-373-1464.

Center of the Earth Gallery Full Bleed. works by Brad Thomas. Unique pieces derived from the pages of his journals. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 3. 3204 N Davidson St. 704-375-5756.

Charlotte Art League CAL Families. featuring art by CAL members and their children, grand children, parents, grandparents and other family members. The show highlights the continuity of creativity in families. Mon.-Sun. Continues through July 31. 1517 Camden Rd. 704-376-2787.

Christa Faut Gallery Summer Group Exhibition. of paintings, drawings and lithographs by Gallery artists Romare Bearden, Clara Couch, John Borden Evans, Laura Grosch, Jim Henry, Herb Jackson, Denise Lisiecki, Elsie Dinsmore Popkin, Janet Powers, Russ Warren and Waddy Armstrong. Mon.-Sat. Continues through Aug. 30. 19818 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius. 704-892-5312.

Diane Overcash Studio New Paintings. original oil and acrylic paintings by Diane Overcash. June's featured guest artist is Mary Karriker. July's featured guest artist is Diane Overcash. Mon.-Sun. 113 West First Street, Cannon Village, Kannapolis. 704-933-7917.

Elder Art Gallery Thinking On Canvas. works by Patrick Glover. Mon.-Sun. Continues through Aug. 17. 1427 S. Blvd. 704-370-6337.

The Gallery at Carillon North Carolina Furniture: Commerce + Contract. an exhibition focusing on North Carolina furniture design and manufacturing. Mon.-Sun. Continues through July 31. 227 W. Trade St. 704-334-8840.